Posted by Samuel on Fri 25th Jul, 2025 - tori.ng
The denial comes amid reports that Namadi stood as a surety for Danwawu, who is being prosecuted at the Federal High Court in Kano.
Kano State Commissioner for Transport, Ibrahim Namadi, has denied having any personal ties with Sulaiman Danwawu, who is currently facing trial for alleged drug-related offenses.
The denial comes amid reports that Namadi stood as a surety for Danwawu, who is being prosecuted at the Federal High Court in Kano.
SaharaReporters earlier reported that Namadi stood surety for Danwawu by fulfilling strict bail conditions imposed by the court.
The case, marked Charge No: FHC/KN/CR/93/2025, is between the Federal Republic of Nigeria and Sulaiman Aminu.
Court records shared by Daily Nigerian on Friday showed that bail was granted on July 17, 2025, for ₦3,000,000.00 (Three Million Naira) with “one surety in the like sum.”
The order also stated that the surety “must be a serving Commissioner and a member of the Kano State Executive Council.”
In addition, the defendant was directed to “make a deposit of N5,000,000.00 (Five Million Naira) only to the DCR (Deputy Chief Registrar) which shall be placed in an interest yielding Account.”
In an affidavit of means sworn before the court on July 18, 2025, Namadi declared under oath: “I am a current serving Commissioner and a member of the Kano State Executive Council working with the Kano State Ministry of Transport.
“I am here to stand as surety for the Defendant in this case. I undertake to abide by the bail conditions and promise to produce the Defendant on adjournment date(s) until the case is finally disposed off.
“I make this affidavit conscientiously believing the same to be true and correct to the best of my knowledge and by virtue of the provision of the Oath Act 2004.”
In a statement issued on Friday, Namadi clarified that his decision to stand as surety for Danwawu was not influenced by any personal affiliation but was made in good faith based on recommendations from respected individuals who vouched for the suspect's character.
“Accordingly, it is important to state clearly that my involvement in this matter was not based on any personal relationship or affiliation with the suspect but was done in good faith,” Namadi said in the statement.
According to him, “For context, the presiding judge, Justice M.S. Shuaibu, in his wisdom, granted the suspect bail after listening to the application by his lawyers on July 17.
“It is also important to state that granting bail in such cases is a legitimate court process, as suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty.”
Namadi noted that one of the bail conditions required a surety from the Kano State Executive Council.
He said he was approached by trusted individuals who pleaded with him to assist.
“Also, considering that part of the bail condition requires a surety from the Kano State Executive Council, some trusted individuals approached and pleaded for my intervention. They vouched for him, and I innocently obliged,” he added.
The commissioner said the revelations regarding Danwawu’s criminal profile came to him as “a huge surprise and personal shock.”
He stated, “The government has invested so many resources in rehabilitating our youths who are victims of drug abuse and empowering them to be better and responsible citizens.”
Namadi further stressed that he does not support criminality in any form, saying, “The values I hold do not, in any way, align with shielding criminal elements, undermining our justice system, or sabotaging efforts and hard work of the state government.”
He revealed that he has instructed his lawyers to advise him on a possible withdrawal as surety, adding, “I deeply regret this unfortunate incident and wish to assure the government and good people of Kano State that I remain firmly committed to justice, accountability, and the rule of law.”
“I will never sabotage nor support any effort that seeks to undermine the fight against drug abuse, thuggery, and other vices threatening the peace and stability of our dear state,” he said.